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HELLOMOTO Thanks for purchasing the Motorola W260g wireless phone! It’s an affordable phone with a sleek design that is sure to get attention. • My Phone, My Way — It’s your phone—make it that way. Customize your home screen with personal pictures, change wallpapers, and use your favorite song as your ringtone. • Convenient Extras — When you’re away from your home or office, use handy tools like Phonebook Calculator, Alarm Clock, and others. • Fun — Play a game when you have a little time to spare.
Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Make & answer calls. Turn on & off, hang up, exit menus. Scroll up, down, right, & left. Charge your battery. 2 Open menus & select items. Connect a headset.
Home Screen Main Menu zå & Prepaid the Service Provider 10/15/08 x PH.BOOK M s G [ n s e É Q t l Z t 5:05pm SELECT MESSAGE 1 Press & hold the power key Ë until the display lights up to turn on your phone. 2 Press the center key s to open the Main Menu. EXIT 3 Press the navigation key S up/down/left/right to scroll to a menu feature. 4 Press the center key s to select it.
Motorola, Inc. Consumer Advocacy Office 1307 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL 60196 www.hellomoto.com 1-800-331-6456 (United States) 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network. Additionally, certain features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or the provider’s network settings may limit the feature’s functionality.
contents menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 menu shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . 19 emergency calls. . . . . . . . . 31 about this guide. . . . . . . . . . 10 text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 recent calls. . . . . .
other features . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Perchlorate Label . . . . . . . . . . 62 advanced calling . . . . . . . . . 38 Privacy and Data Security . . . 62 phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Driving Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 call times & costs . . . . . . . . 41 index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 personal organizer. . . . . . . . 43 fun & games . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 service & repairs .
menu map main menu [ n s e Prepaid • Add Airtime • Buy Airtime • My Phone Number • Airtime Info • Airtime Display • Serial Number • SIM Number • Code Entry Mode Phonebook Recent Calls • Received Calls • Dialed Calls • Notepad • Call Times Messages • Create Message • Voicemail • Inbox • Info Services • Quick Notes • Outbox • Drafts É Q t Office Tools • Calculator • MyMenu • Alarm Clock • Calendar • Stop Watch • Quick Dial* • Fixed Dial* • Service Dial* • SIM App.
settings menu Phone Status • Battery Meter In-Call Setup • In-Call Timer • My Caller ID • Answer Options • Call Waiting • Hearing Aid Security • Phone Lock • Fixed Dial • Call Barring • SIM PIN • New Passwords Initial Setup • Power on/off • 1-Touch Dial • Backlight • Scroll • Language • Display Timeout • Contrast • DTMF • TTY Setup • Master Reset • Master Clear • Status Indicator Network • Service Tone* • Call Drop Tone • Band Selection Headset • Auto Answer * Network Dependent 8 menu map
Use and Care Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind dust and dirt Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture. If it does get wet, don’t try to accelerate drying with the use of an oven or dryer, as this may damage the phone. Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt, sand, food, or other inappropriate materials. extreme heat or cold cleaning solutions Avoid temperatures below 0°C/32°F or above 45°C/113°F.
essentials 2 Press the navigation key S to scroll to CAUTION: Before using the s Recent Calls, and press the center key s to phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in the gray-edged pages at the back of this guide. select it. 3 Press the navigation key S to scroll to Dialed Calls, and press the center key s to select it.
SIM card battery Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains personal information such as your phone number and phonebook entries. 1 install battery 1 2 2 3 3 charge battery Tip: Relax! You can safely leave the charger connected to the phone after charging is complete. This will not damage the battery. New batteries are not fully charged.
sections. Some batteries perform best after several Caution: Use of an unqualified battery or full charge/discharge cycles. charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, 1 leakage, or other hazard. Improper battery Insert the charger into use, or use of a damaged battery, may result the connector on your in a fire, explosion, or other hazard. phone. 2 Plug the other end of • supervised. the charger into an appropriate electrical outlet.
• If there is a hologram, replace the battery • • bend, deform, puncture, shred, or submerge If the message remains, contact a the battery or mobile device. Avoid dropping Motorola Authorized Service Center. • • the battery or mobile device, especially on a New batteries or batteries stored for a long hard surface. If your battery or mobile device time may take more time to charge.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in To turn off your phone, press and hold Ë for five accordance with local regulations. Contact seconds. your local recycling center for proper battery disposal. make a call Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. To make a call, enter a phone number and press Ì. To hang up, press Ë. turn it on & off To turn on your phone, answer a call press and hold Ë for two When your phone and/or vibrates, press Ì to seconds.
change call alert Find it: s > t Ring Styles > Style call a stored phone number Available options are Loud Ring, Soft Ring, Vibrate, Vibe and Ring, Find it: s > n Phonebook Vibe then Ring, and Silent. store a phone number 1 Scroll to the entry you want to call. 2 Press Ì. To store a number in your Phonebook: 1 Enter a number in the home screen. 2 Press STORE. 3 Enter a name and other details for the phone number. To select a highlighted item on the entry screen, press CHANGE.
tips & tricks From the home screen (see page 17), you can use To... Do this... use menu Press the left and right soft shortcuts keys or the navigation these shortcuts: To... Do this... redial a number Press Ì, then scroll to the number you want to call and speed dial a Press and hold the number press Ì again. number key for the desired entry’s change ringe style Press and hold #. Press to vibrate and hold # again to return to the previous ring style. Press Ì.
basics home screen Status indicators appear at the top of the home screen: The home screen displays when you turn on the phone, and you are not on a call or using the menus: zå & Headset Active Service Provider 10/15/08 M x t PH.BOOK G 8:45 am MESSAGE &S ãA t z å Service Provider 10/15/08 M x Right Soft Key Label Active Call Line 1 or 2 t s Roaming Active s Left Soft Key Label Signal Strength PH.
indicator indicator Signal Vertical bars show the strength of Strength the network connections. Active Call Indicates activity level of one or two lines (when two-line SIM card is used): You cannot make or receive calls when you see !. ? = call connected (single line) Note: If another network is available, > = call forward on (single line) you may be able to make emergency @ = active call on line 1 even when your phone displays !.
menu shortcuts indicator Ring Styles Indicates the Style setting under Ring Your phone includes shortcuts to give you quick Style: access to menu features. y = Loud Ring z = Soft Ring Î = Vibrate select home screen icon Your phone displays four menu icons in the middle of the home screen: † = Vibe and Ring & Ó = Vibe then Ring Service Provider 10/15/08 M Ò = Silent New Indicates when you receive new Message messages: x t s PH.
To change the menu icons that appear in the home screen: 2 3 Find it: s > l Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys > Up , Down, Left, or Right Find it: s > l Personalize > Home Screen > Home Keys > Icons > Hide or Show If desired, press s to open the menu, then scroll to a menu option. 4 With the menu or menu option highlighted, press and hold s. To set your phone not to display the home screen icons: Scroll to a menu icon or name. 5 When you see Assign MyMenu for name, press YES.
text entry entry method Some features let you enter text. Tap Extended à & AB P Enter letters, numbers, and symbols by pressing a key one or zå Msg more times (see page 22). 0 Includes more characters than Tap. iTAP TM language O Press INSERT to insert a Template. Phone predicts English, French, German, or Italian words as you press keys (see page 21). INSERT CANCEL Numeric gm Enter numbers only (see page 22). Symbol [ Enter symbols only (see page 22).
For example, if you press 2775, your phone displays a list of word combinations such as Appl, Aspj, an Aspk. tap & tap extended methods To enter text using the Tap and Tap Extended methods, press a key repeatedly to cycle through the letters and When you enter three or more characters in a row, numbers on that key. Repeat this step to enter more your phone will guess the rest of the word. For letters.
To enter punctuation while entering text, press 1 To turn on the handsfree speaker during a call, press repeatedly to enter a punctuation mark or other SPKR ON. To turn the speaker off, press SPKR OFF. character. To edit or delete text while entering text, press S to move the cursor to the right of text you want to edit. Press DELETE (the right soft key) to delete the character left of the cursor. Press and hold DELETE to delete all text to the left of the cursor.
You can also change your SIM PIN codes or call automatically whenever you turn it off. To lock or barring password. unlock your phone, you need the four-digit unlock To change a code or password: Find it: s > w Settings > Security > New Passwords Select the type of code you want to change, enter the old code when prompted, then enter the new code. If you forget your unlock code: At the Enter Unlock Code: prompt, try entering 1234 or the last four digits of your phone number.
check battery meter device. Placing the phone too close to the device may cause high error rates. Find it: s > w Settings > Phone Status > Battery Meter set TTY mode tty operation When you set your phone to a TTY mode, it operates in that mode whenever the TTY device is connected: You can use an optional TTY device with your phone to send and receive calls.
TTY option HCO Transmit TTY characters but receive by listening to the phone earpiece. return to voice mode To return to standard voice mode, select Voice from the TTY Setup options.
customize ringstyles & alerts Your phone rings and/or vibrates to notify you of an incoming call or another event such as a new message. This ring or vibration is called an alert. alert settings Your phone includes alerts for Ring Volume, In Call, Message Tone, Alarms, Voicemail, Key Volume, Reminder, and Info Services. You can specify a setting for each alert. Note: You can’t specify settings for alerts if Style is set set a style to Silent.
my tones To modify an existing tone: You can create your own alert tones for your phone. 1 style Detaillist for alerts. Scroll to the name of the tone and press the center key s. The tones you create are automatically included in the 2 Scroll to Edit or Delete and press SELECT. To create an alert tone: 1 Scroll to Empty Ring and press SELECT. display appearance 2 With Notes highlighted, press CHANGE.
To conserve power, you can set the phone to turn off the screen when the phone is not in use. The screen wallpaper turns back on when you press any key. To set how You can select a picture to use as a wallpaper long the phone waits before turning off the screen: (background) image in your home screen: Find it: s > w Settings > Initial Setup > Display Timeout Find it: s > l Personalize > Wallpaper answer options screen saver You can use different ways to answer an incoming call.
more customizing features features master reset Reset default settings for all options except the features unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: change scroll option s > w Settings > Initial Setup > Master Reset Set the highlight bar to stop or wrap around in Note: This option requires you to enter your six-digit menu lists: security code (see page 23).
calls redial interference issues. Do not solely rely on your wireless phone for essential communications such as 1 Press Ì from the home screen. medical emergencies. 2 Scroll to the number you want to call and To make an emergency call: press Ì. 1 Enter the emergency phone number. emergency calls 2 Press Ì to call the emergency number.
Find it: s > s Recent Calls To speed dial a number: 1 1 Scroll to Received Calls or Dialed Calls and press SELECT or the center key .s. Enter the speed dial number for the entry you want to call and press #. Press Ì to call the number. 2 Scroll to a phone number. 2 3 Press Ì to call the number. Tip: What’s the speed dial number? To see the speed dial number for a phonebook entry, press the notepad center key s from the home screen, select Phonebook, then scroll to the entry and press VIEW.
1 Scroll to an entry and press VIEW. 3 Enter a name for the entry and press OK. 2 Press the center key s, then select EDIT. 4 Scroll to No. and press CHANGE. 5 Press DONE to save the entry. 6 Enter a number for the entry and press OK.
To show or hide your own phone number: Find it: s > w Settings > In Call Setup > My Caller ID 1 Select Next Call Only or All Calls. 2 Select Show ID or Hide ID. To show or hide your phone number for the next call only, enter the number and, before you press Ì, press the center key s, then select Show ID or Hide ID. call waiting When you’re on a call and receive a second call, your phone plays an alert and displays the number for the incoming call.
messages Use Messages to send and receive text messages and to To select an entry from your phonebook as a access your voicemail messages. message recipient, scroll to the entry and press ADD, then press SEND. send message Find it: s > e Messages > Create Message 1 To insert a Quick Note, press INSERT, then scroll to a Quick Note and press SELECT. receive message When you receive a message, your phone displays a message indicator (see page 19) and New Message.
Scroll to the message you want to read and press READ. Note: Your phone may prompt you to store your voicemail phone number. If you don’t know your voicemail voicemail number, contact your service provider. Note: Your service provider may give you additional more messaging features information about using voicemail. Your network stores voicemail messages that you receive. features When you receive a voicemail message, your phone shows the voicemail message indicator (see page 19) and New Voicemail.
features features quick notes view memory available for messages Quick notes are prewritten messages that you s > e Messages can send quickly. Press the center key s and select Memory Meter. s > e Messages > Quick Notes To edit, delete, or send a quick note, press the center key s. delete messages s > e Messages Scroll to Inbox, Outbox, or Drafts, and press SELECT, then scroll to the message and press the center key s. Select Delete to delete the selected message.
other features advanced calling features international calls features hold a call If your phone service includes international dialing, press and hold 0 to insert your local Press the center key s and select Hold to put all international access code (indicated by +). Then, active calls on hold. Press RESUME to take the call off press number keys to dial the country code and hold. phone number.
features features fixed dial attach number When you turn on fixed dialing, you can call Insert an area code or other prefix for a phonebook only numbers stored in the fixed dial list. entry, Fixed Dial number, or a number from the Dialed Note: You must enter your SIM PIN2 code to turn fixed dialing on or off. If you forget your PIN2 code, contact your service provider.
phonebook features send message to entry features add new entry s > n Phonebook > [New Entry] Enter the name and number, select to store the entry on the Phone or SIM card, and press DONE when finished to save the entry. s > n Phonebook Scroll to the entry and press the center key s, then select Send Message. edit or delete entry s > n Phonebook Note: Your phone’s memory limit is 500 entries.
features features copy entry view memory available for entries s > n Phonebook s > n Phonebook Scroll to the entry and press the center key s and Press the center key s and select Phone Capacity or select Copy. Enter the memory location (Speed No.) SIM Capacity. where you want to copy the number and press OK. Note: Your phone’s memory limit is 500 entries. Your SIM card’s memory limit depends on your carrier’s SIM card type.
features features set in-call timer auto answer (headset) s > w Settings > In Call Setup > In-Call Timer Automatically answer calls when connected call times s > s Recent Calls > Call Times to a car kit or headset: s > w Settings > Headset > Auto-Answer adjust accessory volume handsfree Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on driving.
network personal organizer features features service tone set alarm Set phone to beep whenever the network s > É Office Tools > Alarm Clock > [New Entry] registration status changes: turn off alarm s > w Settings > Network > Service Tone When the display shows an alarm: call drop tone Set phone to play an alert tone whenever the network drops a call. (Because digital networks are To turn off the alarm, press Dismiss or Ë. To set an eight-minute delay, press Snooze.
features features see calendar event copy calendar event s > É Office Tools > Calendar s > É Office Tools > Calendar Scroll to the day and press the center key s, then Scroll to the day and press the center key s, then scroll to Day View and press SELECT. Scroll to the event scroll to Day View and press SELECT. Scroll to the event you want to see and press VIEW. turn off calendar event reminder you want to copy and press VIEW.
features fun & games currency converter s > É Office Tools > Calculator To enter an exchange rate, press the center key s and select Exchange Rate, then enter the rate features play a game s > Q Games & Apps and press OK. To convert currency, enter the amount to be converted, then scroll to the dollar sign $ and press SELECT. stop watch s > É Office Tools > Stop Watch Press START to begin timing, STOP to stop timing, and RESET to reset the stop watch.
service & repairs If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/consumer/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR Data This model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government and by the Canadian regulatory authorities.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) Web site: http://www.phonefacts.net or the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) Web site: http://www.cwta.ca 1. In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue.
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Safety and General Information This section contains important information on the safe and efficient operation of your mobile device. Read this information before using your mobile device.* Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Your mobile device contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your mobile device, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your mobile device transmits.
When using any data feature of the mobile device, with or without an accessory cable, position the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body. Using accessories not supplied or approved by Motorola may cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. For a list of Motorola-supplied or approved accessories, visit our Web site at: www.motorola.com.
• Give full attention to driving and to the road. Using a mobile device may be distracting. Discontinue use if you can’t concentrate on driving. • Use handsfree operation, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. • Do not place a mobile device in the airbag deployment area. Responsible driving practices can be found in the “Smart Practices While Driving” section in this user’s guide and/or at the Motorola Web site: www.motorola.
Symbol Definition Seizures/Blackouts Listening at full volume to music or voice through a headset may damage your hearing. Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when playing video games. These may occur even if a person has never had a previous seizure or blackout.
your body. If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and see a physician. Industry Canada Notice to Users Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference and (2) This device must accept Industry Canada Notice any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. See RSS-GEN 7.1.5. FCC Notice to Users The following statement applies to all products that have received FCC approval.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc.
Products Covered Length of Coverage Decorative Accessories and Cases. Decorative covers, bezels, PhoneWrap™ covers and cases. Limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the product. Monaural Headsets. Ear buds and boom headsets that transmit mono sound through a wired connection. Limited lifetime warranty for the lifetime of ownership by the first consumer purchaser of the product. Consumer and Professional Two-Way Radio Accessories.
Communication Services. Defects, damages, or the failure of Products, Accessories or Software due to any communication service or signal you may subscribe to or use with the Products Accessories or Software is excluded from coverage. Who Is Covered? Software What Will Motorola Do? Products Covered Length of Coverage Software. Applies only to physical defects in the media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
Canada All Products 1-800-461-4575 TTY 1-888-390-6456 For Accessories and Software, please call the telephone number designated above for the product with which they are used. You will receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with hearing aids. If the box for your particular model has “Rated for Hearing Aids” printed on it, the following explanation applies. When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise.
Information from the World Health Organization Present scientific information does not indicate the need for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones. If you are concerned, you may want to limit your own or your children’s RF WHO Information Product Registration Online Product Registration: direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/ Motosupport/source/registration.asp Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product.
Export Law Assurances This product is controlled under the export regulations of the United States of America and Canada. The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation Export Law or re-exportation of this product to certain destinations. For further information contact the U.S. Department of Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
California Perchlorate Label Some mobile phones use an internal, permanent backup battery on the printed circuit board that may contain very small amounts of perchlorate. In such cases, California law requires the following label: Perchlorate Label “Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.” There is no special handling required by consumers. Privacy and Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important to everyone.
driving directions. Users who prefer not to permit such tracking and monitoring should avoid using such applications. If you have further questions regarding how use of your mobile device may impact your privacy or data security, please contact Motorola at privacy@motorola.com, or contact your service provider. Smart Practices While Driving Drive Safe, Call Smart SM Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them.
• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when your car is not moving or before pulling into traffic. If you must make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. • Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that can divert your attention away from the road. • Use your mobile device to call for help.
index A B accessories 10, 42 battery 11 address book call check meter 30 answer 29 attach number 39 add entry 40 battery charge indicator light 11 barring 38 copy all entries 41 battery life, extend 12 DTMF tones 39 copy entry 41 battery meter 30 fixed dial 39 delete entry 40 battery, charge level 18 hold 38 international 38 edit entry 40 send message to entry 40 view entry 40 alarm C mute 38 calculator 44 call barring 24 calendar call timers 42 add event or task 43 call, active 1
contact list picture ID 33 F indicator, data status 18 fixed dial 39 indicator, new message 19 customer support 46 customize 30 D indicator, ring styles 19 G indicator, roaming 18 game 45 indicator, signal strength 18 international access code 38 data status 18 H delete message 37 handsfree iTAP entry method 21 delete text 23 auto answer 42 dialed calls 31 handsfree speaker 23 display 3, 17, 29 headset 42 DTMF tones 39 hearing aids 59 hold a call 38 E home screen 3, 17 email chan
read 35 P send 35 passwords.
symbol entry method 22 phone 24 unlock code 23, 24 T tap entry method 22 W technical support 46 warranty 55 text edit 23 WHO information 60 text entry 21 text entry method, numeric 22 text entry method, symbol 22 text entry method, tap extended 22 text entry method,iTAP 21 text entry method,tap extended entry method 22 text message 35 timers 42 TTY options 25 U unlock 68 index U.S. patent Re.
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